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Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Mercado Navideno 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Mercado NavidenoAdd the colors and traditions of Mexico to your holiday shopping with a visit to the Mercado Navideno at the National Museum of Mexican Art on November 29-December 1, 2024. Explore hand-crafted gifts from Mexico including ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteThursday, December 5, 2024 Just in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck Free Pasta 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck Free PastaFriday, December 6, 2024 Enjoy delicious pasta dishes while making a difference at the Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck, which will partner with Meals on Wheels to encourage volunteer sign-ups at the Merchandise Mart on December 6, 2024. Chase the ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » |
Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free WInter Weekdays at Art Institute 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Free WInter Weekdays at Art InstituteThursday, December 12, 2024 Just in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free Winter Weekdays at Art Instiute 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free Winter Weekdays at Art InstiuteJust in time to add to holiday excursions, the Art Institute of Chicago has returned the museum fun of Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through December ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Breakfast with Tomten 9:00 am to 11:00 am Breakfast with TomtenSaturday, December 14, 2024 Celebrate the beautiful Swedish tradition of St. Lucia Day at the Swedish American Museum in the Andersonville neighborhood. The annual candlelit procession down Clark Street will take place on December 13, 2024. Starting at sunset around ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Handmade Market 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Handmade MarketSaturday, December 14, 2024 Head to a classic Chicago tradition to supply your shopping for the holidays and beyond at Handmade Market at the Empty Bottle. This month's market opens on December 14, 2024, but the market returns on ... Read More » |
Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Breakfast with Tomten 9:00 am to 11:00 am Breakfast with TomtenCelebrate the beautiful Swedish tradition of St. Lucia Day at the Swedish American Museum in the Andersonville neighborhood. The annual candlelit procession down Clark Street will take place on December 13, 2024. Starting at sunset around ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » |
Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » CTA Holiday Train 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm CTA Holiday TrainDailyOne of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Chi-Village Kwanzaa Celebration 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chi-Village Kwanzaa CelebrationThursday, December 26, 2024 The exuberant seven-day African American tradition of Kwanzaa will be celebrated with eight hours of free music, dance, workshops and presentations by Chi-Village in the Roseland community on December 26, 2024. The second annual Chi-Village Kwanzaa ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chicago RIverwalk and History TourWeekly on Thursday Friday and SaturdayChicago's skyline is legendary, our city's soaring architecture distinguishes it from every city in the world and there's no more scenic way to view it than from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Architecture Boat Tour is one ... Read More » |
Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayChicago boasts a reputation for a lot of great things--architecture, food and a stunning skyline. The city's claim as the home of the blues is another great accolade but Chicago is also recognized for its ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Unseen Oceans All Day Unseen OceansDailyExplore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating 11:00 am to 10:30 pm McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skatingDailyGlide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the ... Read More » Light up the lake 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Light up the lakeDailyChicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with ... Read More » |








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